Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy.

1) A severe side impact near the front seat

1) A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat activates the SRS curtain airbag.

2) The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.

3) If the angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or if the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curbstone laterally.

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